Testimonials

" You have such a wondeful way with children...I thought you would be happy to know that the children who forgot to bring something for sharing circle today offered to share a story instead! You have inspired a new generation of story tellers! Thank you so very much for visiting
us today.."

--Elizabeth Bidwell, Teacher


"Everyone present at our Education Reception was delighted and thankful for your sharing of your extraordinary gift. ...You touched and inspired many people who have now returned to work in their communities, having a little part of them forever changed. Thank you. "

--Irene Cuyún, Research Associate, Center for Community Educational Excellence, NCLR

"You bring such commitment, humor, and compassion to your work. I admire the carefulness with which you pursue this art. You are doing just a wonderful job."

-- Jay O'Callahan, Storyteller

"Most of all we loved hearing your version of "The Fox Fur Coat" story. I am delighted with what you are doing with it and am very pleased to encourage you to continue to tell and develop the story whenever and wherever you find it appropriate."

-- Donald Davis, Storyteller

"I was deeply touched by your story and presence. . . This touches so much more than the teacher in me! What a gift!"

-- Taryn Bryden, Elem. School Teacher, Whitney Point, NY

"I am so struck by your storytelling voice. I can certainly see why you are a popular storyteller."

-- Mary Lynn Dixon, Managing Editor, Texas A&M University Press

"Always sensitive, always exquisitely crafted, always generous, the stories Greg draws from his Mexican-Texan heritage resonate in your heart and bring a tear to your eye."

-- Mary G. Ketner, Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, TX

"It was a privilege to have you with us for our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Your inspiring and educational speeches were the highlight of this year's observance."

-- Richard B. Griffitts, Major General, U.S. Army U.S. Military, Community of the Netherlands

"Well-known storyteller Greg Pedroza kept the audience spellbound. . . . Hispanic traditions enliven the sights, sounds, colors, and atmosphere in his descriptions."

-- Pat Lawrence, Hondo (TX) Anvil Herald, 3/11/99

"I like that we got to help in the story. Not that many people like to let kids help them in the story. I hope you come again one day."

-- Kristy, Grade 3, Galm Elementary School, San Antonio, TX

"You are indeed a wonderful storyteller."
-- Dr. James Moore, Head Dept. of English, ASU, San Angelo, TX

"You opened a whole new world to all of us, with your true experiences of growing up in a Mexican barrio of Texas. Your gentleness and warmth provided a refreshing contrast to the cynicism and violence so prevalent on TV."

-- Carol Maughan, High School Teacher, Conklin, NY

"Just wanted to take a moment to tell you how fortunate I feel we all were to experience your storytelling skills at the recent ASU Writer's Conference. . . . Your performance was clearly a highlight of the Conference."

-- Chris Ellery, Angelo State University, Writer's Conference Committee